Waterloo, IA

Located on the Cedar River, Waterloo dramatically re-energized its downtown in recent years by completing a huge riverfront renaissance initiative that includes a plaza, riverwalk trail, amphitheater, splash pad and Dekhockey rink. The development complements an array of shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural entertainment options downtown and was a catalyst in growing those destinations. These smaller businesses join larger employers such as John Deere - the largest and most famous - along with food industry leaders ConAgra and Tyson Foods, cabinetry makers Bertch and Omega and more.

Residents enjoy convenient access to two quality hospitals, plus many amenities to keep them healthy and fit, including 50-plus parks and more than 100 miles of paved trails. The community is home to Hawkeye Community College and is adjacent to Cedar Falls, home of the University of Northern Iowa.

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Affordable Places To Live In Waterloo

Median Household Income

^$44,539

Median Home Value

^$118,721

Housing Affordability Index

161

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

14.00^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Waterloo

Unemployment Rate

4.30^%

Total Businesses

2712

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

23.00^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

65.60^%

Food Scene in Waterloo

39.10^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

25.60

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

47.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$799.00

Love Where You Live In Waterloo

Volunteerism Rate

13.90^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

48.70^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

5.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

50.00

Health in Waterloo

92.10^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

9.30^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.44

18.80^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Waterloo

Average Mortgage Amount

^$594.34

Median Rent

^$583

65.50^%

Of Homes Owned

34.50^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Waterloo

5.80^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

8.80^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

11.50^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

14.40^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year

Experiences & Adventures

Things to Do in Waterloo, IA